Sermons on God Given Purpose:

God Can Use Anybody

Contributed by William Akehurst on Mar 17, 2008

Nothing is impossible with God. God wants to use you for His purpose. Here are 4 points to guide you in sharing His Benefits with others.

GOD CAN USE ANYBODY. ESPECIALLY YOU Key Verses: Philippians 4:13 I Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me. Psalm 103 1 Peter 4:7-11 2 Peter 3:8-10 God Can Use Anybody Missions Trip to India My Mom at almost age 70 is off to India with a group on a missions Trip Following our Bible ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Moving On God's Command

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jun 2, 2004

Obeying God and following his leading is our sole purpose for existance. By pursuing the things that God is passionate about, we can fulfill our role as members of His Body.

INTRODUCTION Benefits of Serving God: No Training Necessary – He’ll prepare you (on the job training) Great compensation – treasure in heaven, including crowns, mansions, and living in a very exclusive community Health Benefits – By His stripes, you are healed. Work Attire provided – Includes ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"God's Hidden Agenda"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 27, 2007

There were many people crowded into the house at Capernaum. Everyone in the house had their own agenda for being there. The purpose of this message is to ask this question: Is your agenda, God’s agenda?

Title: “God’s Hidden Agenda” Introduction: Everybody has an agenda. Study over this text. There were many people crowded into the house at Capernaum. Everyone in the house had their own agenda for being there. The purpose of this message is to ask this question: Is your agenda, God’s agenda? ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

How God Works

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 28, 2012

Here is a very famous story, but we have to get passed the "wow!" response. It is a model of how God works, and how He uses His servants to accomplish His purposes.

Passage: Daniel 6:1-28 Intro: There are not a lot of songs written about people of the Bible other than Jesus. 1. can’t think of one about Paul, or Peter, or John. 2. but I grew up singing one about Daniel. “Standing on a purpose firm, heeding God’s command. Honor them the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Power Of Connecting With God Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Jan 22, 2024

Just like Jesus, we need to establish a divine rhythm in our lives that includes rest, prayer, and reconnection with God. This connection empowers us to fulfill our purpose and calling.

Hey guys, ever watched a surfer ride the waves? It's pretty cool, right? They seem to have this rhythm with the ocean, knowing when to stand up, when to ride, and when to bail. It's like they're connected to the ocean. Well, Jesus had a similar connection, but His was with God. And guess what? We ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Topics: Spiritual Connection, Divine Communication, Prayer, Faith

If I Perish, I Perish Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 23, 2020

In the book of Esther, a game of chess is being played, except with cosmic implications. Satan carefully moved Haman into position and gleefully hissed, “Check!” But we will see that God has his own plan and has a queen and a pawn moving in for the kill, or in chess language, “Checkmate!”

For Such a Time as This: If I Perish, I Perish Esther 4 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 08-23-2020 Check When I was in high school, I belonged to the chess club. Yes, I was a dork! But I truly enjoyed playing chess against my friends, especially in study hall. There were ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Reins Of Our Heart

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jul 23, 2006

A message about submission to the will of God; In order to turn our heart, first the Lord must be given the reins of our heart.

As we come to the mid point of the year, it is a good time to reflect on where we are in our walk with God. Our perception may not be Gods perception of where we are at. To some the year may have been a disaster To others your year may have been filled with blessings! To others it may seem to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Topic: The Parable Of The Wedding Feast

Contributed by Arsenio Segismundo on Jun 6, 2022

Why Jesus uses parable? Mat 13:11 He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.

Topic: The parable of the Wedding feast Text: Mat 22:1 And Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables, and said, Mat 22:2 The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son, Mat 22:3 And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Christian Church

The Great Truth About Life, Pursuit, Purpose And Providence Part-1

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 11, 2013

“For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ. “(2 Corinthians 4:6NIV)

The Great Truth about Life, Pursuit, Purpose and providence Part-1 “For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ. “(2 Corinthians 4:6NIV) In ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Can You Invite To God’s Family? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 5, 2022

When was the last time you realised, that you have a God-given responsibility to tell others about who is supposed to be the most important part of your life? The one you are meant to love with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind.

Who can you invite to God’s family? For you are all children of God through faith in Christ Jesus. And all who have been united with Christ in baptism have put on Christ, like putting on new clothes. There is no longer Jew or Gentile, slave or free, male and female. For you are all one in Christ ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

When You Look At Your Life (And Need To Get It In Order)

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 29, 2023

Many people live life without motivation, evaluation, or purpose. What do you see when you look at your life? Are you willing to face it, be honest, and do something about it? Are you ready to let God's word speak to you and then respond? James 1:22-25

Many people live life without motivation, evaluation, or purpose. What do you see when you look at your life? Are you willing to face it, be honest, and do something about it? Are you ready to let God's word speak to you and then respond? James 1:22-25 To do this is different and it is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Announcement Brings Joy And Worship Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 22, 2024

We can bring good news to a people who desperately need to know who He is! This is not about church membership, or joining a religion, but about eternity because God has given us the only path to forgiveness through His Son, Jesus.

2024 Christmas Series – Part 4 Sermon 4 – God’s Announcement Brings Joy and Worship Luke 2:1-15 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons! This morning, we continue our series on Advent -- For us: Advent is the fulfillment of God’s desire to restore a relationship with us -- Way to remember it: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-15, Micah 5:2, Revelation 4:8-11, Acts 4:12, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Word, Our Compass: Following Jesus With Unshakable Authority Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 11, 2025

Cultural pressures, shifting values, and opinions masquerading as truth can lead us far from God’s path. But God has given us a compass that never fails: His Word.

God’s Word, Our Compass: Following Jesus with Unshakable Authority Key Statement: “We believe the Bible, as originally given, to be without error, the fully inspired and infallible Word of God and the supreme and final authority in all matters of faith and conduct.” Introduction: The Compass for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Matthew 7:24-27, Luke 24:27, Ephesians 6:17, Romans 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, 1 Peter 1:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Just As If I Had Never Sinned

Contributed by David Lansdown on Jul 8, 2002

We need to be justified. "Just as if I had never sinned" is what justified basically means – and that is the title I have given to this sermon.

JUST AS IF I HAD NEVER SINNED Rom 3:9-31 INTRODUCTION Q. What direction does a Polar Bear, in its natural habitat, look when it looks back? Looks to the right? Looks to the left? And when it looks straight ahead? A. In each case it was looking South. It’s on the North Pole! Q. What does a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-31

Denomination: Baptist

How To Let Christ Shine Through You

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 25, 2013

God's purpose for our lives in Christ is clearly for His glory and our good. That begins NOW as we fulfill His purposes and let Christ shine through us to others.

How to let Christ Shine in You We’ve looked at Jesus as the door into God’s presence. We’ve talked about how to get “into Christ” and be “into Christ” in our lives. Last week we saw that what we are to get out of church is Christ. Today, let’s turn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ